Richard J. Daley

American politician and 48th Mayor of Chicago
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Richard J. Daley

Summary

Richard J. Daley is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1902[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on December 20, 1976[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,114 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Richard J. Daley…
  • Richard J. Daley passed away in Chicago[4].
  • Richard J. Daley was born on May 15, 1902[3].
  • Richard J. Daley died on December 20, 1976[5].
  • Richard J. Daley is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery[8].
  • Richard J. Daley was married to Eleanor "Sis" Daley[9].
  • A child of Richard J. Daley was Richard M. Daley[10].
  • A child of Richard J. Daley was William M. Daley[11].
  • A child of Richard J. Daley was John P. Daley[12].
  • Richard J. Daley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Richard J. Daley worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard J. Daley held the position of Mayor of Chicago[14].
  • Richard J. Daley held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[15].
  • Richard J. Daley held the position of member of the State Senate of Illinois[16].
  • Richard J. Daley was educated at DePaul University[17].
  • Richard J. Daley was educated at DePaul University College of Law[18].
  • Richard J. Daley was educated at De La Salle Institute[19].
  • Richard J. Daley received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].
  • Richard J. Daley's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Richard J. Daley is recorded as male[22].
  • Richard J. Daley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Richard J. Daley was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Richard J. Daley's Commons category is recorded as Richard J. Daley[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Richard J. Daley's family name is recorded as Daley[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1902-05-15[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1976-12-20[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 27758453-d783-4afb-899f-620b8c9a57a9[32]

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Origins and Family

Richard J. Daley was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on May 15, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at DePaul University[17], a university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1898[35], headquartered in Chicago[36]; DePaul University College of Law[18], a law school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1912[39]; and De La Salle Institute[19], a secondary school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1889[42].

Career and Affiliations

Richard J. Daley's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Mayor of Chicago[14], a public office[43], in United States[44], founded in 1837[45]; member of the Illinois House of Representatives[15], a position[46], in United States[47]; and member of the State Senate of Illinois[16], a position[48], in United States[49].

Recognition

Richard J. Daley received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].

Personal Life

Richard J. Daley was married to Eleanor "Sis" Daley[9]. Children include Richard M. Daley[10], a politician[50], b. 1942[51], of United States[52], awarded the Golden Plate Award[53], specialised in gun control[54]; William M. Daley[11], a banker[55], b. 1948[56], of United States[57]; and John P. Daley[12], a politician[58], b. 1946[59], of United States[60]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Richard J. Daley died on December 20, 1976[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard J. Daley include Richard J. Daley Center[61], a tower block[62], in United States[63], founded in 1965[64].

Why It Matters

Richard J. Daley ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,114 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include Richard J. Daley Center[61], a tower block[62], in United States[63], founded in 1965[64].

FAQs

Where was Richard J. Daley born?

Born in Chicago[2], Richard J. Daley…

Where did Richard J. Daley die?

Richard J. Daley died in Chicago[4].

Who was Richard J. Daley married to?

Richard J. Daley's spouses include Eleanor "Sis" Daley[9].

What did Richard J. Daley do for work?

Richard J. Daley worked as politician[6].

Where did Richard J. Daley go to school?

Richard J. Daley was educated at DePaul University[17], DePaul University College of Law[18], and De La Salle Institute[19].

What awards did Richard J. Daley receive?

Honors received include Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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